French Gulch Group Campground is located in the Sequoia National Forest off Highway 155 on the northwest shore of Lake Isabella. The campground is near French Gulch Marina. Visitors to the campground enjoy swimming, fishing, boating, windsurfing, and waterskiing in Lake Isabella.
French Gulch Group Campground has a single campsite for up to 100 people. The campsite has wheelchair accessible ramps connecting all the key points. A gazebo covering a group picnic area is included at the campground. All the campgrounds around Lake Isabella can be very hot in the summer. The group campsite can accommodate trailers, RVs, and tents.
| French Gulch Group Campground Basics | |
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| Location: | Off Highway 155 on the west shore of Lake Isabella |
| Elevation: | 2,640 feet |
| Mileage from Gateway City: | Bakersfield - 46 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 1 |
| Camping Season: | Open year-round |
| Max. People per Site: | 100 |
| Vehicles per Site: | 30 |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by: | California Land Management for Sequoia National Forest |
| Campground Information: | (760) 376-1815 |
| Kern River Ranger District: | (760) 379-5646 |
| Reservations at French Gulch Group Campground | |
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| Reservations available: | Reservations are available for camping dates whenever campground is open. |
| Booking Window: | Reservations can be made from 3 days up to 12 months in advance of arrival date. |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 45 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | $405 per night |
| Reservations: | French Gulch Group Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, check-out Noon |
| French Gulch Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic tables, fire rings with grills; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, gazebo covered picnic area |
| Showers: | May not be available |
| Dump station: | Nearby |
| Campground Map: | French Gulch Group Campground Map |
| Attractions near French Gulch Group Campground: | Stop by the Lake Isabella Visitor Center. Enjoy Lake Isabella for fishing and boating. Visit the North Fork Marina with store and boat rentals. Head out mountain biking or hiking. Stop by the Lake Isabella Visitor Center. Drive north to the Trail of 100 Giants with an accessible walk through Long Meadow Grove of Giant Sequoias. Visit the towns of Kernville and Wofford Heights. Head over to the South Fork Wildlife Area. |
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
French Gulch Group Campground
The waters of Lake Isabella attract visitors from far and wide. Most enjoy boating, fishing, and camping. Groups who stay at French Gulch Group Campground are close to all the main attractions around the lake.
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